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Program Manager: Local NGO
Deadline: 22 March 2013

Purpose of Position
Responsible for writing funding proposals and programmatic reports to donors and internal departments and provision of technical oversight in planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of program operations.  The Program Manager will also be responsible for building and leading a dynamic team of programme staff; establishing positive working relationships with various stakeholders, have major budget and management responsibility for delivering these program responsibilities. This is a senior management post.

Reporting Relations: Reports to the Director

Key Responsibilities
-Demonstrated practical project management experience covering all aspects of the project cycle from design through to evaluation
-Identifying and soliciting for funding opportunities within the donor community
-Designing program proposals, log frames, implementation frameworks and assisting Finance Manager with budgeting that is in line with donor and other office requirements
-Establishing and maintaining networking partnerships with other NGOs and stakeholders
-Conducting field visits, for the purposes of assessing and ensuring that programs are managed in accordance with internal procedures and in a manner that will promote good practice and maximize program impact
-Ensuring good relationships with donor community and internal support offices through ensuring that the organisation meets all contractual obligations and achieves high quality planning and implementation
-Conducting monitoring and evaluation, research and documentation
-Developing monthly, quarterly progress and annual program reports
-Provide proper supervision and management of staff and lead the establishment and functioning of a strong, effective and coordinated team
-Develop and ensure the proper implementation of a performance management system
-Proactively address performance issues through regular, constructive and honest feedback and coaching
-Identify necessary staff development, career development and succession planning strategies
-Ensure staff has the right tools to develop and innovate
-Oversee the recruitment and orientation of new staff under her/his supervision.

Core competencies, knowledge and skills
-A Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Communication or related qualifications
-A Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
-Minimum of three years’ experience in project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
-Strong financial and analytical skills and the ability to think strategically
-Multidisciplinary background in media, development and human rights
-Programme management and coordination
-Strong writing, research, communication and presentation skills
-Ability to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment
-Good interpersonal skills, self-driven, highly motivated
-Ability to function independently with minimal supervision
-Ability to work under pressure, yet producing quality results is essential
-Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, with different partners
-Integrity, diplomatic manner and professional discretion essential
-In-depth knowledge and skill in project design and proposal writing
-At least three years’ experience working in NGO sector
-Good understanding of the workings of major donors
-Advanced Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel;

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should submit their applications and detailed CVs (with three references) to: progmanager2013 [at] gmail [dot] com

Only short listed candidates will be considered.

Communications Assistant: UNDP
Deadline: 22 March 2013

Contract period: 1 year

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Communications Specialist, the Communications Assistant supports the implementation of the communications and advocacy strategies of the office to increase the standing and awareness of UNDP with partners, the media and the public. The Communications Assistant promotes a client-oriented approach in UNDP.   The Communications Assistant provides web management support to the UNRCO. The Communications Assistant works in close collaboration with the Management Support and Business Development, Programme, Operations and project staff in the Country Office, UNRCO, and UNDP HQ, as required.

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Project Accounting Assistant: Centre for Sexual Health, HIV and AIDS Research (CeSHHAR) Zimbabwe
Deadline: 15 March 2013

Based in Harare

CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is expanding its activities and is looking for the following position to start working with the team immediately.
The position is fixed term contract with possibility of extension.
 
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for assisting in program financial management and management accounting. Reporting to the Accountant, the incumbent’s duties will include:
-Assisting in general grants accounting for CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
-Assisting in production of monthly reconciliations and management reports
-General implementation and monitoring of project accounting systems (eg Imprest System, Procurement system, financial systems) and policies
-To ensure compliance with plans and offer advice where deviations are discovered
-Preparation of organisational payroll and tax computation
-Any other duties as needed by the Project.

Qualifications and experience
-Diploma in Accounting/Professional courses such as Part C CIS, SAAA
-At least 2 years experience and knowledge of donor – funded projects funds management
-Good interpersonal skills
-Fluency in English and Shona

Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should submit full curriculum vitae with a cover letter stating clearly which area you would like to be considered for, copies of certificates and the names/contact information for three referees to:

The Finance &Administration Manager
21 Rowland Square
Milton Park, Harare

Or email: admin [at] ceshhar [dot] co [dot] zw

The successful candidate will be required to start as soon as possible.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Driver: UZ-UCSF
Deadline: 20 March 2013

Background
UZ-UCSF Collaborative Research Programme on behalf of I-TECH is seeking suitably trained and qualified applicants to fill the position of Driver. The International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH) is collaboration between the University of Washington and the University of California, San Francisco. It is a center in the University of Washington’s Department of Global Health and has offices throughout Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.

Qualifications and Experience
-A minimum of 5 “O” level passes including English
-Clean class 4 drivers licence
-Clean class 1 will be an added advantage
-Defensive driver’s licence
-Minimum of five years experience in driving
-Experience in working in research projects is an added advantage
-Fluent in both English and Shona or Ndebele
-Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics desirable
-Good knowledge of the country roads and routes.

Responsibilities
-Ensures the provision of reliable and safe driving services
-Drives the Country Office personnel and other authorized personnel as directed
-Transports authorized passengers, deliver and collect mail,  documents, banking and other items as directed
-Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs for the planned maintenance of the vehicle
-Ensure daily maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely change of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing etc
-Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents
-Taking note of any faults that may develop on the vehicle and bringing them to the attention of the transport department as soon as possible
-Ensuring that the vehicle has the necessary accessory tools as should be equipped, e.g. jack, and wheel spanner and spare wheel
-Responsible for a project cell phone and ensuring that calls are restricted to business only
-Any other duties as assigned by the superior.

Interested candidates should forward four copies of their application letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates to below mentioned address. Also email your CV to: hr [at] uz-ucsf [dot] co [dot] zw

Human Resources & Logistics Manager
UZ-UCSF Research Programme
15 Phillips Avenue
Belgravia
Harare

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.  Canvassing candidates will be disqualified.

Field Officer: Local NGO
Deadline: 21 March 2013

Duration of Contract: One Year
Applicant to start work immediately

An NGO working with youth on a peace-building project seeks applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Field Officer to be based in Buhera.

The Project
The project seeks to organize young people in communities to work together, despite the various divisions that may exist, in order to develop their communities, improve their livelihoods and curb violent conflict amongst the youth and their communities at large. The project promotes greater youth participation and incorporates various methodologies policy dialogue, livelihoods activities, leadership development and life skills activities.

The Candidate
The Field Officer shall be responsible for
-Recruiting youth to take part in the project
-Facilitating training in various themes of the project, among them, peace building, leadership and business skills
-Facilitating dialogue initiatives between the youth and the traditional, government and political leaders, both at local and national level
-Undertake follow-ups and monitoring of field activities
-The candidate must possess the following qualifications
-A degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized university
-Demonstrated experience working with the youth
-Possess a valid driver’s license
-Should be under the age of 35 years.

Priority may be given to applicants from Buhera and the regions around. Young women who qualify are encouraged to apply.

Please send your applications to pbvacancy [at] gmail [dot] com

Applications should include an updated CV including 3 contactable references, copies of qualification documents and a motivation letter.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Pictured above: uZanele at IWD 2012

Sistaz of the Open Mic celebrate International Women’s Day
Saturday 9 March 2013, Book Cafe, Harare

On Saturday 9 March, the lively SISTAZ OPEN MIC programme at the Book Cafe celebrates International Women’s Day from 3pm, with a vivid line-up of women artists ready to step out and express themselves freely in celebration of women everywhere.

The line-up includes mbira princess Hope Masike, recently returned from a quick trip to Europe; popular singer-songwriters Rute Mbangwa and Clare Nyakujara, guitarist Rudo Chasi, Zimbabwe-rocker Kessia Magosha recently returned from a Rock music programme in Johannesburg; the afrocentric M’Afriq featuring lead singer and front-lady Pauline Gundidza, and a special performance of ‘3 Generations’: afrojazz-istas Dudu Manhenga, the strongly up&coming ‘uZanele’ and Clare Nyakujara.  The spoken word will be carried by poets Roxy ‘Xapa’ Mathazia, Batsirai Chigama, Charity Hutete, and RuTendo DeNise, with Wadzanai Chiuriri as MC.

The Sistaz Open Mic ‘after-party’ continues from 5.30pm with the lady of love songs Plaxedes Wenyika and her backing band, until 7pm, featuring songs from her albums ‘Tisa Paradzane’, ‘Kamumhanzi’, ‘Sentiments’ ‘Full Circle’ and her very latest single ‘Kuva Newe’ (Being with you), hot from the studio and expected on the airwaves next week.

The Women’s Day commemoration by Pamberi Trust is supported in part by the Embassy of Canada for the second year running, giving vital support to initiatives for freedom of expression by women artists and gender advancement in general.

Other events to mark the week at Book Cafe include a free screening presented by Women Filmmakers of Zimbabwe on Wednesday 6 March of the film ‘CUT’ – a confrontation with the brutal practice of female genital mutilation; a delightful evening performance on Thursday 7 March by three of Zimbabwe’s popular women artists entitled ‘3Generations: Dudu, Uzanele and Clare’, and a networking session for women artists and organisations before the Sistaz Open Mic.

International Women’s Day around the world
The 2013 Theme for celebrations around the world is ‘The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum.  Each year International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 around the world, by individuals and organisations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women’s groups, corporations and the media.  Thousands of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women each year, and to draw attention to global and local gender issues.

Over time and distance, the equal rights of women have progressed.  In Zimbabwe, there is much to be celebrated, and the Sistaz Open Mic on Saturday 9 March will honour some of the women in the Arts in Zimbabwe, who have

Sistaz Open Mic falls under the gender project FLAME (Female Literary Arts & Music Enterprise) of Harare-based arts development organisation Pamberi Trust, which has worked with hundreds of women artists over the years and commemorated the 16 Days of activism every year since 2007, with women artists speaking out loud and proud in protest against violence in our society.

The Book Cafe celebrations this March follow on from a powerful programme in November-December 2012 with 16 events staged around the global campaign ’16 Days of Activism against Violence against Women’, which featured film, discussion, workshops and music and poetry performances, graced by US hiphop artist Akua Naru and over 80 women artists of Zimbabwe.

As always, Sistaz Open Mic promises to be a lively and highly entertaining affair, with a strong sense of purpose – it’s a time for women of Harare to come out to meet, learn more, and celebrate themselves against a backdrop of great music and poetry from sisters in the Arts.

Other aspects of the gender programme are supported by Hivos, the European Union and other partners.

- Press Release from the Book Cafe

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OVC Specialist: USAID
Deadline: 15 March 2013 (1pm Harare time)

Basic function of the position
The incumbent will serve as the second Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children (OVC) technical and program specialist for the USAID HIV and AIDS Team.  The incumbent’s primary tasks include (1) providing technical guidance on issues around reaching OVC in Zimbabwe with appropriate services and (2) managing the USAID/Zimbabwe’s OVC programs as well as other key elements of the USG’s HIV and AIDS strategy, as assigned.  The OVC Program Specialist reports to and is supervised by the HPN Team Leader.

Selection factors
Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field including Public Health or other social science field.
Prior Work Experience: The position calls for a highly experienced OVC specialist with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a donor environment managing OVC, or closely related activities. Prior work with international bilateral or local private voluntary, non-government, donor organization, will be given preference. (30 points)
Language Proficiency: Fluency in spoken and written English is essential, as well as the ability to communicate effectively (20 points)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The following are required
-Demonstrated knowledge of donor-funded project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
-General knowledge of health issues, practices and OVC in Zimbabwe
-The ability to acquire quickly knowledge of laws, customs and constraints in Zimbabwean society
-A thorough knowledge of HIV and AIDS, public health or related programs
-Experience in working with OVC Households in Economic Strengthening activities
-Familiarity with or ability to acquire or learn OVC legislation, strategic priorities, and technical management as well as administrative and procurement requirements. (50 points)

Application Process
Applicants who fail to follow all application requirements will not be short listed.  Interested applicants must address all the above qualifications in their application.  An application should be addressed to the Human Resources Office and include:

1.  An application letter, detailing how the applicant meets the above minimum qualifications. Please type in the letter your response to each item, e.g. Education, and state how you meet the requirement. Failure to do this will result in you not being shortlisted.  Your letter must address each of the qualifications listed above.

2.   A current resume relevant to the position (no more than 2 pages)

Selection Process
After an initial application screening, the best qualified applicants may be invited to a testing process, which may include an oral interview and a written exercise. The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period of one year. Medical and security clearances are also required before employment can begin.

Please note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted with the results of the final selection. Due to the great number of applicants, if you do not hear from us by April 30, 2013, you were not short listed.

Instructions for application submission
1.Both email and hand delivered applications are accepted. Please submit email applications via email to: zimrecruit [at] usaid [dot] gov (Please note: Applications should not be more than 1MB in size if emailed.)
2.Please indicate Reference: 13-11 OVC Specialist in the subject line of the application email and in the subject line of your application letter.

Hand delivered applications should be addressed to the Human Resources Office and submitted to 1 Pascoe Avenue, Belgravia, Harare, no later than the due date March 15, 2013 at 1pm Harare time.

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Program & Policy Officer: ActionAid
Deadline: 1 March 2013

Location: Harare, Head Office
Duration: 1 April 2013 to 31 December 2013

ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and defeat poverty

Purpose of the Position
ActionAid International Zimbabwe (AAIZ) is seeking a Program and Policy Officer – under the Governance Programme for nine months to assist the Program and Policy Manager ensuring that the program and projects falling within the governance strategic objective are effectively and efficiently implemented to achieve set goals and objectives.

Key Performance Areas
The Program and Policy Officer will assist the Governance thematic coordinator in the following key activities:
-Supervision of the implementation of the programme and projects, ensuring that they adhere to the AAI standards and/or donor guidelines
-Monitoring, implementation and evaluation of the programme and projects on a daily basis
-Ensuring budget tracking of the programme and projects
-Contribution to the development of reports to the donor as required on specific objectives of the programme and projects
-Provision of support to and building the capacity of partners in program planning, implementation and monitoring & evaluation to effectively and efficiently implement program and project activities

A detailed Job Profile will be made available to the successful candidate.

Education & Qualifications
A bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies and/or other relevant fields

Experience
3 years experience in governance work, including supporting local partner organizations and working with community-based organizations/local associations.

Other requirements & competences
-Demonstrated commitment to working with AAIZ target groups i.e. poor and marginalized groups at community and national levels
-Understanding of conflict management, women’s & youth empowerment and peace-building as well as building local democracy in relation to governance
-Understanding of political and socio-economical factors that impact on program development
-Good organizational and planning skills including program/projects budget tracking in line with contractual obligations
-Ability to work in partnerships with service providers/policy makers from both voluntary and statutory sectors
-Ability to write concise, analytical and accurate reports to agreed deadlines
-Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes and the ability to collate and analyze data
-Ability to communicate effectively verbally and Good written English and local languages relevant in areas of work
-Clean Class 4 driver’s license

Applications
To apply submit your curriculum vitae with an application letter to Human Resources, ActionAid International, 16 York Avenue, Newlands, Harare or Email: jobs.zimbabwe [at] actionaid [dot] org

Although we value all applications, we can only respond to short listed candidates. NB: Please note that this is a NATIONAL position. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.

Administration and Procurement Supervisor: CARE Zimbabwe
Deadline: 2 March 2013

Duty Station: Harare
Position Code: PS-APS 13

Job summary
Reporting to the Country Director, the Administration and Procurement Supervisor will be responsible for supervising all administration and procurement activities on behalf of Program teams and other internal customers, as well as the identification of reliable suppliers, ensuring compliance to Care Zimbabwe and donor policy and procedures, and maintaining accurate up-to-date market and pricing information related to our supply chain. The incumbent will support annual and intermittent procurement planning activities conducted by program staff. She/he will also take a lead on large-scale or complex orders and tenders, as well as ensuring progress with strategic procurement initiatives. The Administration and Procurement Supervisor will be responsible for supplier relationship management with key suppliers, including regular face-to-face meetings, ensuring timely payment, and maintaining open dialogue. The incumbent will also assist in developing and where appropriate the improvement of administration policies and systems to ensure the most effective, accountable and efficient delivery of services. S/he is also responsible for building and fostering a team approach between administration service consumers throughout CARE Zimbabwe.

Qualifications and experience
-Degree in Purchasing and Supply/Supply Chain Management/Business Administration or Equivalent
-A seasoned professional with a solid technical background in administration and procurement and a minimum of 4 years relevant experience
-Strong leadership and people management skills
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-Excellent computer and reporting skills
-Ability to organize and absorb pressure

Interested and qualified applicants can send their Curriculum Vitae and Application Letters quoting the position code (PS-APS 13) in the subject line for email applications to: vacancies [at] carezimbabwe [dot] org

 SAPES Policy Dialogue Forum: Politics of sexual economics: situating the “small house” in Zimbabwe

Date: Thursday 14 February 2013
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Venue: SAPES, 4 Deary Avenue, Belgravia, Harare

Presenter: Mildred Mushinga, Doctoral Candidate, University of Pretoria

A ‘small-house’ is a colloquial and derogatory term used in Zimbabwe to describe a woman in a quasi polygamous, long term, informal and usually secretive sexual relationship with a married man. These kinds of relationships have been widely conceptualized within dominant public health and development discourses as part of the broader multiple concurrent sexual partnerships and sexual networks discourses. Such viewpoints have framed these relationships as key drivers of HIV and the women involved as poor, disempowered, lacking sexual agency and engaging in survival transactional sex. These perspectives have focused mainly on the detriments of a permissive, problematic and medicalised sexuality, which however neatly fits into the public health and development panaceas to poverty and HIV. Yet, the evolving ‘small-house’ phenomenon in Zimbabwe entails women from varying economic, social and political backgrounds and hence does not neatly fit into the aforesaid perceptions.

Framing women’s sexual behaviours within contexts where sexuality is seen either as a variant of health or poverty significantly undermines an in-depth and broad understanding of the nuances, complexities and mingling of women’s sexual behaviours, economics, society and politics. In as much as it is a global reality that economic inequalities exist between genders, focusing on one narrow angle of sex research embedded in health and poverty does injustice to the diversity and complexity of sex research. As such, pinning women’s motivations for engaging in ‘small-houses’ to lack of empowerment, sexual agency and poverty has excluded other groups of women -the educated, economically stable, high socio-economic status, seemingly ‘low-risk’ (in terms of HIV) women who knowingly and ‘willingly’ engage in these highly stigmatized sexual relationships. Focusing on these high socio-economic status and educated women can be a useful way to understand women’s sexual behaviours and motivations as they are intertwined with broader changing social, economic, political and cultural milieus in the Zimbabwean context.

All Welcome!

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